Channelplay, a retail execution and visual merchandising company, has appointed three senior leaders to key strategic roles. These appointments are part of the company’s plans for robust offline expansion, digital transformation, and AI-powered innovation.
Krishna Awatar Singh, Lav Kumar Bhardwaj, and Gaurav Arora have been onboarded to lead Channelplay’s next phase of growth by strengthening its go-to-market (GTM) vertical, expanding digital capabilities, and advancing AI-led recruitment solutions.
“We are scaling our leadership with professionals who bring deep domain expertise, digital agility, and execution excellence,” said Suhas Misra, co-founder & co-CEO, Channelplay. Misra is confident that the company will benefit from their “complementary blend of experience and innovation that will fuel our mission of delivering transformative outcomes for our clients.”
Gaurav Arora has joined Channelplay as senior product manager to drive AI-driven recruitment innovation. A seasoned product leader with experience across recruitment tech, fintech, and SaaS. , he has launched over 10 digital platforms in previous roles at CarDekho and Indus Valley Partners. At Channelplay, he is leading the transformation of sourcing, screening, and scheduling using Generative AI—driving greater efficiency and improved hiring outcomes.
Lav Kumar Bhardwaj has been onboarded as business head–digital solutions, bringing over a decade of experience in leading digital transformation initiatives across the retail and consumer sectors. He will be responsible for scaling Channelplay’s tech-enabled services, building AI-powered platforms, and driving customer success through automation, analytics and cross-functional execution.
Krishna Awatar Singh has been appointed as strategic growth leader for the GTM vertical. With over 20 years of experience in developing and executing offline strategies across FMCG, personal care, consumer durables, and automotive accessories, Singh is known for his market insight and precision in execution. At Channelplay, he is helping brands craft customised offline expansion strategies—from market selection and sales deployment to visibility enhancement.
